Exam 14: Language and Delivery

Your textbook discusses four components of physical delivery (eye contact, facial expression, gestures, and posture and body movement). Choose two components and describe a technique that would help you improve your physical delivery. Go beyond a simple sentence such as "I will speak louder." Rather, describe the techniques and exercises you will use to speak louder.

Despite most people's worst fears, audiences are usually kind to speakers. They are willing to forgive and forget an honest mistake.

Eye scan involves glancing at a specific section of your notes or manuscript and then looking up at your audience to speak.

Lack of inflection while speaking results in

You have been asked to deliver a speech using a lectern. Explain how to take advantage of the lectern so it does not become a crutch or barrier during your presentation.

Explain the importance of effective breath control when making a presentation. Then describe the deep breathing exercise recommended in the textbook as a way to improve the kind of breathing that produces strong, sustained vocal quality.

Which of the following presentation situations is best suited for impromptu speaking?

Explain two advantages and two disadvantages of using impromptu, extemporaneous, manuscript, and memorized modes of presentation delivery.

In general, font size for software-generated presentation slides should be no smaller than __________ points.